Yacon Seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Yacon is a fast-growing perennial root crop prized for its crisp, sweet, juicy tubers and attractive sunflower-like foliage. Botanically known as Smallanthus sonchifolius, this heirloom plant is native to the Andes and is grown in home gardens, edible landscapes, and permaculture systems. In addition to its edible storage roots, Yacon produces lush green growth and bright yellow flowers, making it both productive and ornamental.

Features

• Produces crisp, sweet edible storage roots
• Attractive sunflower-like yellow blooms
• Vigorous, fast-growing perennial plant
• Ideal for edible gardens and permaculture landscapes
• Large, lush ornamental foliage
• Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil
• High-yield root crop for home gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Smallanthus sonchifolius
• Common Name (US): Yacon, Peruvian Ground Apple, Bolivian Sunroot
• Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom Edible Root Crop
• Growth Habit: Upright herbaceous perennial (often grown as an annual in cooler climates)
• USDA Zones: 7-11
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-June
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March, April, May, June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days in warm, moist, well-drained soil (70-80°F / 21-27°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained, organic-rich soil (pH 6.0-7.0)
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: 5-8 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide
• Plant Spacing: 30-36 inches apart